Overall Winner
CleanShot X
beats ShareX by 2 points
ShareX 73/100
CleanShot X 🏆 75/100
ShareX
Free
VS
CleanShot X
$29/yr
The verdict
CleanShot X scores 75/100 against ShareX's 73/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
ShareX
CleanShot X
Price & Value
★★★★★ wins
★★★☆☆
Features
★★★★★
★★★★★
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Reviews
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
ShareX
"Most powerful free screenshot tool for Windows"
Pros
Completely free and open-source 20+ capture modes including scrolling and OCR 80+ upload destinations and custom workflows
CleanShot X
"Best all-in-one screenshot tool for Mac"
Pros
Best native macOS screenshot experience Annotation OCR scrolling recording in one Menu bar integration with smart folders
Pricing & value
| Metric | ShareX | CleanShot X | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | ShareX |
| Starting price | Free | $29/yr | ShareX |
Our pick